Designed from the ground up in New York City by Best Made Company, tested the world over. This axe has a 2lb Hudson Bay style head, one of the oldest axe patterns in America.

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Designed from the ground up in New York City by Best Made Company, tested the world over. This axe has a 2lb Hudson Bay style head, one of the oldest axe patterns in America. It is drop forged in the United States from an American-made 5160 alloy steel that is hardened to a Rockwell hardness of 54-56 HRC.

The Best Made mark (BMC) is forged into the butt of the axe head. A distinguishing trait of our axe head is its slim profile which — relative to many other contemporary felling axes — makes for improved cutting and chip throwing. The handle of the Hudson Bay Axe is a straight-grain, premium hickory that originates in Appalachia. We designed the handle to provide maximum efficiency, comfort, and safety. We go to great lengths to source an unrivaled wood grain. Every axe is emblazoned with our trademark logo on the handle, and a removable Best Made Company sticker on the head.

Please see our “Notes” to help determine which axe is right for you. All Best Made Axes are guaranteed and come with a numbered 24 page axe manual, a bridle leather blade guard, and an embroidered badge. Our premium painted axes come securely packed in wood wool in a hand-made wooden crate, which is boxed in crush proof corrugated cardboard. We ship our axes all over the world.

Specs

Designed by Best Made Company

2lb Hudson Bay head

Best Made Axe Manual

Embroidered badge

Hand-made wood crate*

26.5”h x 6.75”w x 1.375”d

Materials

5160 American alloy steel

26.5" fine grain Appalachian hickory handle

Bridle leather sheath

Origin

Made in the USA

Notes

Best Made offers two sizes of axes, the 4lb American Felling Axe and the 2lb Hudson Bay Axe. When deciding which one is right for you, first determine how and where the axe will be used. Our 4lb Felling Axe is perfect for the farm or homestead. It excels at general chopping, bucking, and splitting. This is an axe for larger wood. The smaller Hudson Bay is more suitable for camping. Its size makes it a perfect fit for the pack or canoe, and its lighter weight allows for swift brush clearing, limbing and kindling.

For those interested, Proceeds from this axe go to the It Gets Better Project, which inspires hope for LGBT kids who are facing bullying and other forms of harassment.

Care

Oil the handle of your axe with linseed oil at least once a day for a week, once a week for a month, and once a month for a year.

Before you use your axe, always inspect it thoroughly for any signs of damage or wear. Pay close attention to any looseness between the head and the handle.

Make a habit of sharpening your axe before or after every use. Sharp axes are safer and more enjoyable to use.

Always practice safe chopping. Use a chopping block when splitting, avoid overstrike, and be mindful of your own safety as well as the safety of others.

After using your axe, wipe away any moisture, dirt, or sap that may have accumulated on the head or the handle. Re-apply oil to handle if needed.

When not in use, store your axe in a cool dry place, safely away from pets, children, etc.

In the Field

The Axe Shop, Maryland. Spring 2016. Photo by Christina Holmes.

British Columbia, Canada. Winter, 2016. Photo by Christina Holmes.

Patagonia, Argentina. Spring 2014. Photo by Nate Bressler.

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We design and manufacture our products with the timeless adage "Measure Twice, Cut Once" in mind because we believe true quality can only stem from an inordinate attention to detail. Discover some of the details that constitute the Hudson Bay Axe in this short video.

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We take the utmost care to make sure your order is immaculately packed and presented. Needless to say all Best Made products pass through our hands, which allows us to devote ourselves to ensuring that your order will arrive safely, timely, and smartly. Almost all our products are stowed in crush-test corrugated boxes packed with wood wool. During the business week, we ship most non-axe orders the same day you place your order, provided your order is placed before 4pm EST. Please check the axe section for the latest production lead time on axe orders. Our priority is to ensure that you receive your order promptly so by all means contact us directly if you are up against a deadline.

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We offer a multitude of domestic shipping options via United Parcel Service (UPS) and a growing number of options via the United States Postal Service (USPS). Shipping costs are calculated during checkout and are based on the weight, size, and destination of the order. We ship to locations within the United States and U.S. territories, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. We also ship to APO/FPO addresses. At this time we are unable to ship to P.O. boxes.

International Shipping

We regularly ship all over the world and offer a multitude of options via United Parcel Service (UPS) and the United States Postal Service (USPS). Note: packages that ship via USPS First Class will not have tracking information. Customs and other import duties and fees may be applied to international orders when the shipment reaches its destination. Such fees and charges are the responsibility of the recipient and vary from country to country. Contact us directly at
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